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Keemun Mao Feng China black tea

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(13 customer reviews)

£10.92 – £40.73

  • Keemun Mao Feng: deep bitter-chocolate aroma. A wonderful cup.
  • From Anhui province, Keemun Mao Feng is an Imperial grade Keemun.
  • Picked in March and April.
  • Has a natural orchid character and depth of flavour.
  • Its long wiry leaf is a wonderful example of the art of China tea making.
  • It is made exclusively with pickings of two equal length leaves and a bud.
  • It is reported that this tea is one of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s favourites.
  • On drinking it, this tea lives up to this elevated status.

 

Description

Keemun Mao Feng: deep bitter-chocolate aroma. A wonderful cup.

From Qimen county in the south of Anhui province, Keemun Mao Feng is an Imperial grade Keemun, picked in March and April. It has a natural orchid character and depth of flavour. First produced in the late 19th century in response to Western demand the area has for centuries produced green teas. Mao Feng now has a considerable following. Its long wiry leaf is a wonderful example of the art of China tea making. It is made exclusively with pickings of two equal length leaves and a bud. It is reported that this tea is one of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's favourites. On drinking it, this tea lives up to this elevated status.

"Keemun Mao Feng is my favourite Keemun tea for several years now! That orchid edge gives its deep Keemun flavour an alert, extra dimension. I like it white or black, depending on the time of day. It's rich, nuanced and assertive enough to always bring your awareness to it, sitting quietly or busy."
"Subtle, well-rounded tea "This tea has a pleasing colour, clean taste, and some subtlety and complexity. It represents very good value."

Tea from Grey's Teas

Our teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.

Sourcing our tea

This tea has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.

The benefits of loose leaf tea

This loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A little extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!

Packing options

There are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.

Delivery options

For delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.

Storing your tea

Store your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.

A guide to our tea

At the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page How to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea.

Additional information

Weight 0.425 kg
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13 reviews for Keemun Mao Feng China black tea

  1. Ben (verified owner) –

    Keemun Mao Feng: Entry level Keemun and priced accordingly. Like buying a 50 quid bottle of 3 year old pinot noir is not going to reveal what the grape can really achieve, tea is the same. But theres a place for everything and I bought this along with Dahlia and Hao Ya A to compare. The Dahlia is similar as you see by the much larger leaf before brewing, I’ve mixed the two and am using them as part of a breakfast blend, along with some Assam and a little Ceylon. The Hao Ya A is rather good though, so I’d say pay the extra and enjoy the true expression of Keemun, its a thing of wonder. Super happy with the growing range on offer from Grey’s. I wish they offered trial sachets though. I’d pay for these, rather than end up chucking the mediocre stuff in my blends!!

    • Richard Grey –

      I am sorry that you were not pleased with the Keemun Dahlia even though it is our entry-level Keemun. We do offer samples which can be ordered in the Accessories and Samples section of our store.

  2. Simon Parton –

    A natural orchid character and depth
    A very good Keemun

  3. stiofansuilleabhain (verified owner) –

    Rapid onset taste of mulberry and wine flavours. Mild to strong tea depending on how it’s brewed. Excellent finish with a cheeky hint of melon and face cream.

  4. Rupert West (verified owner) –

    Product: Nice but will never rival Russian Caravan
    Service: Tea arrived quickly and was well packed – Naturally the tea itself tastes just great

  5. Mr D Biggs –

    Product: I purchased this tea for a colleague in Addis Ababa, who specifically requested Keemun Mao Feng. I despatched it by FedEx to Ethiopia the same day, and was received in Addis 2 days later. My colleague was highly delighted with the product, so will be buying from Richard Grey on a regular basis
    Service: Extremely good, Richard Grey, was extremely helpfull with his knowledge of the various teas, nicely packaged, and his recommendation for the tea I purchased was a excellent choice. Will most certainly buy from him again

  6. John Taylor (verified owner) –

    Bought for the second time and enjoyed as much the second time around. Not for every day because of the price but a beautiful cup of deeply flavoured and coloured tea.

  7. Kevin (verified owner) –

    A very good Keemun

  8. Paul Driver –

    Product:
    Service: Website is easy use and the product arrived very quickly
    Vendor response: I would suggest the Second Flush Assams or even a mid-season if you want pronounced maltiness.

    Richard Grey

  9. Ds –

    My favourite Keemun tea.
    A light Keemun

  10. Matt –

    Light, Delicate with hints of honey
    My favourite Keemun tea.

  11. Graham Monteith (verified owner) –

    Product:
    Service: Good service
    Vendor response: I am sorry to hear that the tin was dented. This is the first occasion we have heard of this problem. We do protect them with stiff corrugated card inside the padded outer bag. It also states ‘Do not crush’ on the label but realsie that unfortunately this could be seen as an invitation to a minority. If you would like us to send you a new tin of this tea please contact us.

    Richard Grey

  12. Bernard Beatty –

    subtle, well-rounded tea
    Lapsang Souchong Falcon

  13. Christopher Doro –

    A light Keemun
    A natural orchid character and depth

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